Since World War II, cities have become the main target of armed violence, experiencing the majority of casualties and devastation. It is not surprising that elected officials from some of the most affected cities gradually emerged as strenuous advocates for peace.
The 2024 edition of the Urban Peace Dialogues convenes mayors and representatives of so-called “cities of memory” to the UNECE Forum of Mayors. The event consists of a moderated discussion aiming at a clear, consistent, and united message for peace. Thus, panelists will be invited to discuss not only the destructive impact of armed violence their cities suffered but also the constructive impact of resilience, reconstruction, and reconciliation.
The event is organized in partnership with the United States Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, Mayors for Peace Europe, and the Cities of Memory Network.
Date: September 30, 2024, 8:15 – 9:30 a.m. CET.
Place: Palais des Nations, Geneva.
Panelists: Mayors and representatives from cities that sustained massive life losses and destruction in the past.
Language: English.
The event builds on the previous editions of the Urban Peace Dialogues held at the Forum of Mayors in 2022 and 2023.